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One of popular culture’s most successful and respected film stars,Bradley Cooperboasts the box office returns to match his twelve Academy Award nominations. Featuring in some of the most profitable cinematic productions ever made throughout his storied career, Cooper is the eighth-highest-grossing movie star of all time. This is a status quo due in large part to his role asRocket in the MCU’sGuardians of the Galaxy, with Cooper’s performances as the genetically engineered raccoon accounting for his six highest-grossing movies.
However, the American’s impressive box office returns decidedly don’t end there. While he has had his fair share of box office bombs with the likes ofAlohaorBurnt, Cooper’s highest-grossing movies outside the MCU have also generated enormous numbers. A frequent collaborator with director David O. Russell, the actor’s comedic work inThe Hangovertrilogyhas complemented his most critically acclaimed dramatic roles in the likes ofA Star is BornorAmerican Sniperto gain him unquestionable status as one of cinema’s most bankable names.
Valentine’s Day
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Valentine’s Day is a 2010 Comedy and Romance film by director Garry Marshall. The movie stars Bradley Cooper, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, and Kathy Bates. The premise revolves around multiple couples during Valentine’s Day.
2010 saw Cooper enlisted as part of a huge ensemble cast for the romantic comedyValentine’s Day, an offering from Gary Marshall depicting an array of love stories set during the movie’s titular occasion. Cooper plays Holden Wilson, a stranger encountered by Julia Roberts' Kate Hazeltinekwho is later revealed to be the estranged partner of closeted American football player, Sean Jackson.
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Bradley Cooper is one of the biggest talents both in front of and behind the camera, and his best movies range from wacky comedies to modern classics.
Despite its enviable all-star cast,Valentine’s Dayreceived dismal reviews. The movie holds an approval rating of just 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, with many critics decrying the film’s played-out premise and over-reliance onromantic-comedy clichés. With that being said, it still proved to be a huge hit at the box office. The 2010 outing grossed nearly $218 million worldwide (viaThe Numbers), making it Cooper’s tenth-highest-grossing movie outside the MCU.
Yes Man
Yes Man follows Carl Allen, played by Jim Carrey, who transforms his stagnant life by embracing a self-help program that encourages him to say yes to every opportunity. As he navigates this new approach, Carl experiences a series of unexpected changes and adventures. Released in December 2008.
Following the exploits of Jim Carrey’s Carl Allen as he participates in a social experiment that involves him saying"Yes!“to any opportunity he may encounter, 2008’sYes MansawCooper cast in the supporting role of Carl’s best friend, Peter.A minor character in proceedings, Peter’s disillusionment with his friend’s negative outlook on life helps spur the film’s central premise into action.
In one of the biggest years for movies in the history of cinema, the film grossed more than $225 million worldwide at the box office…
Yes Manonly garnered middling reviews, with many critics dismissing the film as another run-of-the-mill romantic comedy. However, from a commercial perspective, Peyton Reed’s picture was an unabated hit. In one of the biggest years for movies in the history of cinema, the film grossed more than $225 million worldwide at the box office (viaThe Numbers). Cooper doesn’t play a hugely prominent role in this feel-good offering, but it still stands as one of his most profitable pieces of work to date.
Silver Linings Playbook
Based on the novel by Matthew Quick, Silver Linings Playbook stars Bradley Cooper as Pat Solitano Jr., a recently released psychiatric patient struggling with bipolar disorder and living with his parents in rural Pennsylvania. Determined to win back his ex-wife, Pat teams up with Tiffany Maxwell to both rekindle his relationship and help Tiffany win a dance competition. Jennifer Lawrence stars alongside Cooper as Tiffany, with Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, and Chris Tucker also making up the cast.
Earning Cooper his first of four Academy Award for Best Actor nominations, 2012’sSilver Linings Playbookestablished the actor as a serious dramatic player moving forwards. The American stepped into the leading role of Patrizio"Pat"Solitano,a man suffering from bipolar disorder attempting to put his fractured life back together.Leveraging some excellent chemistry with co-star Jennifer Lawrence, Cooper’s bow in one ofDavid O. Russell’s best moviesremains one of his most celebrated roles.
Bradley Cooper and David O. Russell movie collaborations
American Hustle(2013)
Joy(2015)
Complementing the star-studded movie’s eight Oscar nominations across an array of categories, the critically acclaimed romantic comedy-drama also proved to be a triumph from a financial perspective.Silver Linings Playbookraked in more than $236 million at the box office worldwide (viaThe Numbers)and remains Russell’s second-highest-grossing movie ever, only behind 2013’sAmerican Hustle.
American Hustle
Set in the 1970s, American Hustle is a 2013 crime drama directed by David O. Russell. The movie follows Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams), two con artists who are forced to work with FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper) to take down corrupt politicians like New Jersey mayor Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner). Its all-star cast also includes Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Peña, and Louis C.K.
An all-star offering from David O. Russell, 2013’sAmerican Hustlearguably trumped 2012’sSilver Linings Playbookfrom a critical perspective. Much like Russell’s previous film outing, the black-comedy crime caper earned glowing reviews, garnering a leading ten nominations at the 86th Academy Awards.American Hustle’sensemble castincluded Cooper as Richie DiMaso,a corrupt FBI agent who serves as the movie’s chief antagonist.
In addition to earning Cooper his first and only Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor to date,American Hustleproved to be the actor’s most financially lucrative collaboration with Russell. A major box office success, the film grossed nearly $258 million worldwide against a budget of just $40 million (viaThe Numbers), rubber-stamping its status as a bona fide hit across the board despite failing to win any of the Oscars it was nominated for.
Wedding Crashers
Wedding Crashers is a comedy film that follows John and Jeremy, two divorce mediators who seek hook-ups by crashing various weddings. The two find themselves at odds when, at one of the biggest wedding events of the year, John falls head over heels for a woman, threatening to break up their current way of life.
An outrageous R-rated romantic comedy focusing on Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughan’s titular duo, 2005’sWedding Crasherssaw Cooper tasked with another antagonistic role. The actor played the villainous Sack Lodge in David Dobkin’s picture,a verbally abusive bully and boyfriend to Rachel McAdams' Claire Cleary.One of thebest comedies turning 20 in 2025,Wedding Crashersscored a 75% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Wedding Crasherswas the first R-rated comedy to make more than $200 million at the box office.
Credited with reviving the R-rated comedy,Wedding Crasherswas also a winner at the box office. The sixth-highest-grossing film of the year, the cult classic offering drew a first-rate financial return of more than $283 million (viaThe Numbers), coincidentally taking the spot for the sixth-highest-grossing movie of Cooper’s career outside the MCU.
Swapping out the traditional bachelor party for a road trip and kidnapping on this occasion,The Hangover Part IIIdrew one of the most commercially prosperous comedy series of all time to a close in typically ridiculous fashion. The conclusive installment in the trilogy saw the return of the first twoHangovermovies' original castto pull the curtain on the franchise,with Bradley Cooper’s morally questionable school teacher, Phil Wenneck, chief among them.
While the movie drew the franchise’s lowest box office earnings to date, a worldwide gross of more than $362 million was still nothing to sniff at.
Despite a torrent of negative reviews that labeled the film as an unsatisfactory conclusion to proceedings,The Hangover Part IIIstill performed almost as well as its predecessors at the box office. While the movie drew the franchise’s lowest earnings to date, a worldwide gross of more than $362 million (viaThe Numbers) was still nothing to sniff at. However, it does bear the ignominious distinction as the onlyHangoverentry to land outside of Cooper’s ten highest-grossing movies ever.
A Star is Born
A Star Is Born follows seasoned musician Jackson Maine as he discovers and falls in love with struggling artist Ally. With Jack’s encouragement, Ally reaches stardom, but their relationship becomes strained as Jack grapples with personal challenges, impacting the dynamics of their partnership and their paths to success.
The fourth American movie adaptation of the original 1937 story, 2018’sA Star is Bornis contentiously Bradley Cooper’s most evocative dramatic bow. Directing and starring alongside Lady Gaga, the American received Academy Award nominations for Best Actor, Best Picture, and Best Adapted Screenplay for his work on the heartbreaking musical romantic drama, a movie that currently holds an approval rating of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. Cooper plays Jackson Maine,an alcoholic musician who discovers Gaga’s burgeoning music star.
Despite earning eight Academy Award nominations,A Star is Bornonly won a single Oscar for Best Original Song.
The quintessentialromantic movie with a tragic ending,A Star is Bornalso proved to be a commercial hit to match the movie’s widespread critical acclaim. Taking home nearly $432 million at the box office worldwide (viaThe Numbers) against a budget of just $36 million,A Star is Bornis the tenth-highest-grossing film in Cooper’s career, even when taking his lucrative work in the MCU into account.
The Hangover
The Hangover follows a group of friends who head to Las Vegas for a bachelor party. With Doug (Justin Bartha) preparing for his wedding, his friends Phil, (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), and Alan (Zach Galifianakis) take him on a night he’ll never forget, After blacking out, the group - who call themselves the “Wolf Pack” - realize that they’ve lost Doug, and must retrace the steps of the most outrageous night of their lives to find him.
Despite theharsh realities associated with rewatchingThe Hangoverin 2025, Todd Phillips' outrageous bachelor party themed outing remains an iconic R-rated comedy to this day.Introducing Bradley Cooper’s Phil Wenneck to audiences for the first timealongside Ed Helm’s Stu Price and Zach Galifianakis' Alan Garner, the movie swiftly became a critical and commercial success upon release in 2009.
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Earning the trilogy’s best reviews by a considerable distance with a Rotten Tomatoes approval rating of 79%,The Hangoveralso raked in more than $465 million at the box office worldwide (viaThe Numbers) against a budget of just $35 million. The original’s success spawned two high-earning sequels that saw Cooper reprise his role, although neither outing received anywhere near the same levels of positive reception.
American Sniper
American Sniper is based on the true story of U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle and his tour of duty in Iraq. The film explores his legendary career on the field as he battles hidden in enemy lines to protect his brothers in arms despite the growing bounty on his head and the havoc it wreaked on his personal life.
Widely regarded as a front-runner for Bradley Cooper’s most impressive dramatic performance,American Snipersees the actor utterly lose himself in the role of legendary Navy SEAL marksman, Chris Kyle.Cooper’s bow inClint Eastwood’s 2014 biographical war movieearned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor among the film’s six Oscar nods, although he was ultimately pipped to the statuette by Eddie Redmayne.
With that being said,American Sniper’sbox office performance likely took the sting out of the actor’s latest Oscar snub at the time. The war film became Eastwood’s highest-grossing movie as a director, raking in nearly $548 million worldwide to obliterate the record previously held by 2008’sGran Torino. The eighth-highest-grossing movie of Cooper’s career,American Sniperis the actor’s most profitable body of work outside his most lucrative franchise appearances in the MCU orThe Hangovertrilogy,
The Hangover Part II
In Todd Phillips' The Hangover Part II, the Wolfpack travels to Thailand for Stu’s wedding, but a loss of control during the celebration once again leaves them with no memory of the previous night. Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, and Ken Jeong return as Phil, Alan, Stu, and Leslie Chow.
Taking the franchise’s trademark depravity to Bangkok this time around, 2011’sThe Hangover Part IIlands asBradley Cooper’s highest-grossing movie outside the MCU. Reprising his role as the Wolfpack’s morally devoid leader from the 2009 original, Cooper’s sophomore outing as Phil Wenneck was released to considerably less critical acclaim than its predecessor, turning in a measly Rotten Tomatoes approval rating of just 34%.
Seriously, What Does Bradley Cooper Have To Do To Win An Oscar?
Bradley Cooper didn’t win the Oscar for Best Actor at the 96th Academy Awards, marking yet another loss for the talented and experienced performer.
However, Hollywood is a numbers game at the end of the day, andThe Hangover Part II’scommercial returns were hard to argue with, despite the film’s slew of negative reviews. Briefly earning the label of cinema’s highest-grossing R-rated comedy of all time throughout its theatrical run, the eighth-highest-grossing movie of 2011 brought in nearly $587 million at the box office worldwide (viaThe Numbers).
